News Archive

Oct 16

Our Platinum Agencies go the Extra Mile

The Food Bank relies on our network of nearly 250 Partner Agencies to fight hunger. Only 11 of our agencies received Platinum Level status for going above and beyond to support families. Thank you for all your hard work!

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Oct 10

Building a Healthy Community with Foundation Communities

The Food Bank has awarded Foundation Communities a $33,000 grant to help them expand access to healthy food.

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Sep 29

Eating Better Breakfast

Start your day with a nutrient-packed breakfast to get you energized for the rest of your day.

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Sep 25

Food Banker Profile: Kara Hedlund, Mobile Pantry Supervisor

Kara Hedlund is the Mobile Pantry Supervisor at the Central Texas Food Bank. Kara’s team serves about 15,000 Central Texans in need each month at 40 Mobile Food Pantry sites. 

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Sep 12

Thank You for Helping with Hurricane Harvey Disaster Relief Efforts

When we asked for help with Hurricane Harvey disaster relief efforts, our amazing community from all over the nation stepped up to help. We cannot thank everyone enough for all the support to help those affected by the disaster.

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Sep 08

Thanks for Helping us Raise 1 Million Summer Meals!

Thanks to the generosity from our amazing community, we were able to raise 1 million summer meals to help families get through the difficult summer months.

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Sep 01

You’re Helping a Mother-to-Be Stay Healthy

Heather is seven months pregnant. Her husband recently took a drastic pay cut when he found a new job. Their income isn't enough to buy food for their family of three, soon-to-be family of four. 

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Aug 25

Food Bank helps Richard After Tragic Accident

When Richard stopped at a corner store, a stranger confused him for someone else and opened fire on him. Unable to work after the incident, Richard visist the Food Bank's Mobile Food Pantry to have a meal on his table.

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Aug 22

Is my Food Still Safe to Eat?

Our nutrition education team explains what all the different expiration date labels mean and when the best time to consume food is.

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Aug 09

Mother Turns to Food Bank to Make Ends Meet

Unexpected expenses have made summer difficult for Samantha and her family. Thanks to the Food Bank, her family has a meal on their table. You can raise 1 million Summer Meals that Matter and help familes like Samantha's.

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